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$289+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Budapest (BUD)

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SFO — BUD
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
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The best prices from San Francisco to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl are usually found in November or February, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Thursday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Budapest (BUD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$663
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$289
(Kiwi.com)

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June

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November

Average price

$1,121
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Budapest
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This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/308:40 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop17h 35mBritish Airways
Mon 1/207:20 amBUD - SFO
1 stop16h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/17$687
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/308:30 amSFO - BUD
2 stops20h 25mAir Canada
Mon 1/2012:35 pmBUD - SFO
2 stops31h 17mAir Canada
Deal found 12/18$694
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/302:40 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/209:35 amBUD - SFO
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$695
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/256:50 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop13h 50mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/106:10 amBUD - SFO
2 stops19h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,013
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/247:00 amSFO - BUD
2 stops25h 15mDelta
Sat 1/1112:50 pmBUD - SFO
1 stop32h 00mDelta
Deal found 12/16$1,385
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/247:25 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop14h 45mSWISS
Thu 1/98:00 pmBUD - SFO
1 stop29h 25mSWISS
Deal found 12/16$1,393
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/171:50 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop13h 15mKLM
Sat 1/1112:50 pmBUD - SFO
1 stop32h 00mKLM
Deal found 12/17$1,569
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/177:15 amSFO - BUD
2 stops18h 10mAustrian Airlines
Wed 1/811:00 amBUD - SFO
2 stops34h 35mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,712
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/228:35 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop17h 50mLufthansa
Fri 1/101:20 pmBUD - SFO
1 stop14h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 12/16$1,826
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/196:50 pmSFO - BUD
1 stop38h 55mTurkish Airlines
Fri 12/278:10 pmBUD - SFO
1 stop23h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/17$2,223

Find flights from San Francisco to Budapest within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Budapest that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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SFO - BUD

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San Francisco

Sat 1/18

2:40 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops18h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 2/1

6:10 am-6:45 pm

2 stops21h 35m

$663

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Fri 2/28

6:50 pm-8:20 am

1 stop28h 30m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 3/7

8:10 pm-11:05 am

1 stop23h 55m

$664

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Mon 12/30

8:40 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 1/20

7:20 am-3:00 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$687

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Mon 12/30

8:30 am-1:55 pm

2 stops20h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 1/20

12:35 pm-10:52 am

2 stops31h 17m

$694

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Fri 3/21

10:26 am-9:55 pm

2 stops27h 29m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 4/4

7:10 am-5:25 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$703

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Fri 3/21

2:35 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 3/26

9:35 am-5:25 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$710

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Sun 2/16

8:35 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops16h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 2/22

5:50 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops33h 55m

$764

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Mon 3/24

7:00 am-11:00 am

2 stops20h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 3/30

6:00 am-6:58 pm

2 stops21h 58m

$824

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Sun 4/20

7:00 am-2:40 pm

2 stops22h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 5/5

3:25 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop34h 05m

$903

San FranciscoBudapest

SFO - BUD

SFOBUD

San Francisco

Mon 3/24

5:40 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops21h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 3/27

2:55 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops34h 20m

$1,117

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Budapest in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
KAYAKPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Budapest flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Budapest flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Budapest flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Budapest flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Budapest flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Budapest

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Budapest

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Budapest including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Budapest?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Budapest. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

Booking 67 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Budapest. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Budapest?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Budapest (average of $656). Flying from San Francisco to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,221). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to BUD?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Budapest. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

When flying from San Francisco to Budapest, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 33% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Budapest?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Budapest. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Budapest flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Budapest by month

Plan your trip to Budapest by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Budapest ranges from 1.2 - 2.8 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Budapest when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Budapest by month

Plan your trip to Budapest by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Budapest, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 32.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Budapest

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Budapest. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Budapest. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with SWISS, Turkish Airlines and Air Canada from San Francisco to Budapest have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Finnair
7.7
Good
1,285 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
787 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,606 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,055 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Budapest. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Budapest round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Budapest is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $664 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and Air Canada, starting at $687 and $694 round-trip. Turkish Airlines is priced at 28% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Budapest one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for British Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $486. Users have also found prices from $502 and $508 on SWISS and United Airlines, respectively.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Budapest?

    Flights departing from San Francisco and landing in Budapest layover in Frankfurt am Main most frequently. San Francisco to Budapest flights stop in Zurich the next most. London ranks third in terms of the most popular layover location on San Francisco to Budapest flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Frankfurt am Main?

    The majority of Frankfurt am Main visitors spend their time at Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Römer. Travelers on a layover in Frankfurt am Main can visit Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Römer, by traveling 7.4 mi, 7.4 mi, and 7.4 mi, respectively after landing at Frankfurt am Main. Travelers can book a car rental at Frankfurt am Main for about $42 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Zurich?

    Paradeplatz, Lindenhof, and Kunsthaus Zürich are the most popular attractions in Zurich if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Paradeplatz, Lindenhof, and Kunsthaus Zürich can be visited by traveling about 6.1 mi, 5.9 mi, and 6.1 mi respectively from Zurich. Those landing in Zurich looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $61 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in London?

    Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Trafalgar Square are the most popular attractions in London if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Trafalgar Square can be accessed by traveling approximately 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 14.3 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Travelers can rent a car at London Heathrow for an average daily rate of $35 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Budapest flights?

    Of the flights from San Francisco to Budapest that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Amsterdam. Istanbul sees the next fewest layovers on San Francisco to Budapest flights. Munich ranks third to last in terms of the least popular layover locations on San Francisco to Budapest flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Budapest that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Budapest flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Budapest?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Budapest.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Budapest?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Budapest by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Budapest?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Budapest (average of $656). Flying from San Francisco to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,221). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Budapest

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Budapest. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$532Average$685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$582Average$713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$585Average$711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$617Average$936FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SWISSCheapest$626Average$1,068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$632Average$824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$641Average$1,140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$649Average$1,264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air FranceCheapest$652Average$1,078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$658Average$897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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